Manuals
/
Brands
/
Computer Equipment
/
Laptop
/
Toshiba
/
Computer Equipment
/
Laptop
Toshiba
A300D, PRO A300, PRO A300D, A300 user manual
1
1
243
243
Download
243 pages, 14.99 Mb
TOSHIBA
Satellite A300/
Satellite Pro A300/
Satellite A300D/
Satellite Pro A300D series
User’s Manual
Contents
Main
Copyright
Disclaimer
Trademarks
Macrovision License of Notice
Safety instructions
When using your computer
.
FCC information
FCC notice Declaration of Conformity Information
FCC conditions
Contact
Page
Modem warning notice
Conformity statement
Network compatibility statement
Japan regulations
Region selection
Pursuant to FCC CFR 47, Part 68:
Type of service
Telephone company procedures
If problems arise
Disconnection
Fax branding
Instructions for IC CS-03 certified equipment
1
2
3
Notes for users in Australia and New Zealand
Modem warning notice for Australia
Notes for use of this device in New Zealand
Page
General conditions
Following information is only for EU-member States
ENERGY STAR
Program
Optical disc drive standards
Optical disc drive safety instructions
DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive Panasonic UJ-870B/UJ-870F
HLDS GSA-T40N/GSA-T40F
Pioneer DVR-KD08TBM/DVR-KD08TBF
Toshiba Samsung TS-L632H/TS-L632P
HD DVD-ROM drive Toshiba SD-L802B
HD DVD-RW drive Toshiba SD-L912A
International precautions
Important notice
Table of Contents
Preface General Precautions
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Page
Preface
Manual contents
Conventions
Abbreviations
Icons
Keys
Key operation
Display Messages
Terminology
General Precautions
Creating a computer-friendly environment
Stress injury
Heat injury
Pressure or impact damage
ExpressCard overheating
Mobile phones
Instruction Manual for Safety and Comfort
Chapter 1
Introduction
Equipment checklist
Hardware
Software
Microsoft Windows Vista
Documentation
Features
Processor Memory
Page
Disks
Page
Page
Page
Keyboard Pointing device Power
Ports
Slots
Multimedia
Communications
Security Software
Special features
Page
TOSHIBA Value Added Package
Utilities and applications
Page
Options
Page
Users Manual 2-1
Chapter 2
The Grand Tour
Front with the display closed
Figure 2-1 shows the computers front with its display panel in the closed position.
Figure 2-1 Front of the computer with display closed
Page
Left side
Page
Right side
Back side
Underside
Front with the display open
Power button
Function button
System indicators
Keyboard indicators
Optical disc drive
About the HD DVD
Summary
Notes on use
Region codes for DVD drives and media
Writable discs
CDs
DVDs
HD DVDs
DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive
HD DVD-ROM drive
HD DVD-RW drive
Remote controller
Users Manual 2-18
The Grand Tour
Figure 2-10 Full size remote controller
Page
Page
Page
Page
Using the remote controller
Operational range of the remote controller
Page
Installing/Removing batteries
Type of battery that can be used for the remote controller
Installing the batteries
Page
Replacing the batteries
Placing slim size remote controller
Inserting a slim size remote controller
Remove a slim size remote controller
AC adaptor
Chapter 3
Getting Started
Connecting the AC adaptor
Opening the display
Turning on the power
Starting up for the first time
Turning off the power
Shut down mode (Boot mode)
Hibernation mode
hibernation
Benefits of
mode
Starting hibernation mode
Automatic hibernation mode
Sleep mode
Benefits of sleep mode
Executing sleep mode
Sleep mode limitations
Restarting the computer
System recovery options
System recovery options
Create optical recovery discs
Restoring the preinstalled software from the recovery HDD
Restoring the preinstalled software from your creating recovery media
Chapter 4
Operating Basics
Using the touchpad
Using the fingerprint sensor
How to swipe the finger
Points to note about the fingerprint sensor
How to delete the fingerprint data
Fingerprint sensor limitations
Points to note about the fingerprint utility
Set up procedure
Fingerprint registration
Windows logon via fingerprint authentication
Fingerprint authentication procedure
Fingerprint system boot authentication
How to enable fingerprint system boot authentication settings
Fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On feature
How to enable fingerprint Single-Swipe Sign-On feature
Fingerprint utility limitations
USB Sleep and Charge function
How to enable/disable USB sleep and charge function
Using optical disc drives
Loading discs
Page
Page
Removing discs
Function button
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER to enjoy HD DVDs
HD DVD playback restrictions
Notes on use
HD DVD playback
Notes on playing HD DVD video discs
When using
Display devices & audio
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
Using TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
Starting TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
Operating TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER
Page
Open TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER HELP
TOSHIBA HD DVD PLAYER control window
.
Page
Page
Using the computer in place of a HD DVD PLAYER
Before connecting
Connecting to the computer
Switching between computer and television display
Notes on operation
Display compatibility
Writing CD/DVDs on DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive/HD DVD- ROM drive
Important message (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive)
Before writing or rewriting
Page
When writing or rewriting
Disclaimer (DVD Super Multi (+-R DL) drive/HD DVD-ROM drive)
Writing CD/DVD/HD DVDs on HD DVD-RW drive
Important message (HD DVD-RW drive)
Legal footnotes
Before writing or rewriting
Page
Page
When writing or rewriting
TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Data verification
How to learn more about TOSHIBA Disc Creator
Video
When using Ulead DVD MovieFactory
for TOSHIBA
How to make a Labelflash DVD
How to make a DVD-Video
How to learn more about Ulead DVD MovieFactory
Important information for use
Page
Media care
CD/DVD/HD DVD
Using the web camera
Using the software
Using the microphone
Modem
Region selection
Properties menu
Setting
Modem Selection
Dialing Properties
Connecting
Disconnecting
Using the FM tuner
Wireless communications
Wireless LAN
Security
Bluetooth
wireless technology
Worldwide operation
Radio links
Security
LAN
Connecting LAN cable
Disconnecting LAN cable
Cleaning the computer
Moving the computer
Heat dispersal
Chapter 5
The Keyboard
Typewriter keys
Function keys: F1 F12
Soft keys: FN key combinations
Emulating keys on an enhanced keyboard
Hot keys
Page
FN sticky key
Windows special keys
Keypad overlay
Turning on the overlays
Arrow mode
Numeric mode
Temporarily using normal keyboard (overlay on)
Temporarily using overlay (overlay off)
Temporarily changing modes
Generating ASCII characters
Chapter 6
Power and Power-up Modes
Power conditions
Power indicators
Battery indicator
DC IN indicator
Power indicator
Battery types
Battery
Real Time Clock battery
The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred.<F1> contiune
The firmware has detected that a CMOS battery fail occurred.<F1> contiune
Care and use of the battery pack
Safety precautions
Danger
Warning
Caution
Note
Charging the batteries
Procedures
Time
Battery charging notice
Monitoring battery capacity
Maximizing battery operating time
Retaining data with power off
Extending battery life
Replacing the battery pack
Removing the battery pack
Installing the battery pack
Starting the computer by password
Enter Current Password
Power-up modes
Windows utilities
Hot keys
Page
Chapter 7
HW Setup and Passwords
HW Setup
Accessing HW Setup
HW Setup window
Setup
Password User Password
Enter Password:
Enter Password: ****
Verify Password:
Display
Power On Display
CPU
Boot Priority Boot Priority Options
Page
Keyboard Wake-up on Keyboard
USB Legacy USB Support
USB Sleep and Charge function
Page
Chapter 8
Optional Devices
ExpressCard
Installing an ExpressCard
Users Manual 8-3
Optional Devices
EXPRESSCARD*
2. Grasp the dummy card and pull it out from the slot.
Figure 8-2 Removing the dummy card
Figure 8-3 Inserting the ExpressCard
DUMMY CARD
EXPRESSCARD SLOT *THE CARDS SHAPE DEPENDS ON THE CARD YOU PURCHASED
Removing an ExpressCard
Multiple digital media card slot
Installing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card
Removing a SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card
Memory expansion
Installing memory module
Page
Removing memory module
Additional battery pack (3 cell, 6 cell and 9 cell)
Additional AC adaptor
USB FDD Kit
External monitor
Television
HDMI
Setting for display video on HDMI
Settings for audio on HDMI
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Precautions
Connecting
Disconnecting
Security lock
Chapter 9
Troubleshooting
Problem solving process
Preliminary checklist
Analyzing the problem
Hardware and system checklist
System start-up
Self test
TOSHIBA Leading Innovation>>>
Power
Overheating power down
AC power
Battery
Password Keyboard
LCD panel
Hard disk drive
DVD Super Multi(+-R DL) drive
HD DVD-ROM drive/HD DVD-RW drive
Diskette drive
Infrared port
Touchpad
Pointing device
USB mouse
Fingerprint sensor
ExpressCard
SD/SDHC/MS/MS Pro/MMC/xD card
External monitor
Sound system
TV output signal
USB
USB Sleep and Charge function
Page
Modem
Sleep/Hibernation
LAN
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
i.LINK (IEEE1394) device
Recovery discs
FM tuner
TOSHIBA support
Before you call
Where to write
Outside of Europe Europe
Chapter 10
Disclaimers
CPU
Memory (main system)
Battery life
HDD drive capacity
LCD
Graphics Processor Unit (GPU)
Page
Page
Appendix A
Specifications
Built-in modem
Appendix B
Display Controller and Modes
Display controller
Video modes
Appendix C
V.90/V.92
V.90/V.92 mode
Page
AT Command
Appendix D
Wireless LAN
Card specifications
Radio characteristics
Supported frequency sub-bands
Page
Page
Appendix E
AC Power Cord and Connectors
Certification agencies
Europe:
Outside of Europe:
Page
Glossary
Abbreviations
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
Index
A
B
C
D
F
H
I
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V